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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.57, 1,293.74 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.57, 1,293.74 and 544.51 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.57 : 1,293.74 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.57/1,293.74 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.57x = 1,293.74 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.57x = 704,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,454.37/937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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